Senior Education Relations Specialist

Boeing•North Charleston, SC

7d•$108,800 - $147,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Education Relations Specialist to join our team in North Charleston, SC. The Education Relations Specialist is responsible for developing and managing Boeing South Carolina’s education outreach initiatives. The role focuses on building strong partnerships with schools, educators, students and community organizations to inspire and engage K-12 and college students in STEM curriculum and careers aligning to career opportunities at Boeing South Carolina. The ideal candidate is a passionate, outgoing and organized professional who thrives in dynamic and collaborative environments and enjoys connecting with students, teachers and community leaders to promote STEM awareness and opportunities for career alignment at Boeing South Carolina.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Education, STEM-related field or related discipline.
5+ years of experience in education outreach, community relations, STEM education, talent pipeline development or similar role.
Experience developing strategic partnerships with education leaders and/or programs
Experience with presentations, public speaking and engaging audiences of all ages, especially students and educators
Experience managing projects and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Experience planning and executing events and programs for educational and/or community audiences
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Must be able to lift and transport event materials as needed (20lb – 30lb)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated passion for STEM education and genuine interest in inspiring and engaging the next generation of STEM professionals/Boeing South Carolina teammates
Experience communicating and engaging employees across organizations

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive education and community outreach programs that promote STEM education and careers related to Boeing South Carolina.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to include school districts, teachers, counselors, students and community partners across South Carolina with a focus on the Tri-County region.
Plan and coordinate STEM-focused events, workshops, school presentations, career fairs and hands-on activities both on and off Boeing campus.
Represent the company as directed across the region, including in public settings (e.g., Boeing sponsored community events).
Collaborate with internal teams to align outreach efforts with company talent needs and branding.
Create engaging educational material, presentations, and resources that highlight STEM careers and Boeing’s role in aerospace across the region.
Track and report on program metrics, including student/school engagement, event attendance, partnership growth and overall program impact.
Identify new outreach opportunities and innovative ways to inspire students to pursue STEM pathways, including driving the High School Student Development Program and high school internship programs at BSC.
Manage logistics for outreach events, including scheduling, budgeting, materials and volunteer coordination.
Support charitable grants and sponsorships by engaging volunteers and managing volunteer platform to ensure gift match and company contributions are optimized.